Overview
Legal Secretary/Assistant Jobs in Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey, USA at Kiernan Trebach LLP
Position: Legal Secretary / Assistant
Location: Lake Hiawatha
We are a Civil Litigation Defense Law Firm. Our mission is focused on a slow and sustainable growth process to create a diverse working environment while remaining sensitive to the needs of our employees and their families. Kiernan Trebach has become respected for our effective defense of clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to individuals and small business owners. We take pride in knowing our clients, understanding what they want, and exceeding their expectations.
We are seeking a new Litigation Legal Secretary/Assistant with 3+ years of experience to join our team.
Your role will be to join our team in our Parsippany, NJ office and support multiple lawyers’ litigation matters in New Jersey courts.
What You Will Do
As a Legal Secretary/Assistant in our Parsippany, NJ Office, the following duties would be expected of you:
Processing of outgoing certified mail documents and subpoenas.
Drafting and Formatting Letters and Legal Documents
Scheduling Depositions
Managing Travel Arrangements
Time Entry
Calendar Management
E-Filing Motions and other Pleadings
Organizing Discovery Materials
Trial preparation
Processing Records
Billing Edits
Managing Expense Reports
Other General Office Administration Functions
What You Will Bring
Our ideal candidate will have 3+ years of relevant experience
and the following credentials/skills:
High School or GED
Strong working knowledge of document preparation requirements and filing procedures for Court submissions in local Circuit and District Courts in New Jersey.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Microsoft Office proficiency.
Proactive work style, taking initiative to anticipate attorney needs.
Familiarity with document management systems.
Why You’ll Love Us
At Kiernan Trebach LLP, we commit our talents and energy to continue a decades-long practice devoted to defense litigation and counseling the Firm’s clients on issues that affect their potential for litigation. Kiernan Trebach represents clients on a national basis, and maintains twelve offices in nine states plus the District of Columbia, with local presence in several others. Our lawyers have appeared in the courts of over 35 states and territories.
DEI Statement
Kiernan Trebach LLP is an
equal opportunity employer
. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, ethnic background, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or genetic information.
Employment Type:
Full Time
Years
Experience:
3 – 5 years
Bonus/Commission:
No
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Legal Services and Law Practice
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Title: Legal Secretary/Assistant
Company: Kiernan Trebach LLP
Location: Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey, USA
Category: Law/Legal, Administrative/Clerical
